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Thanksgiving Eve Calorie Entitlement Hike (Jones Bridge)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Johns Creek, GA
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Nov 24 2010  3:30 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Tue, Nov 23 2010 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Nov 24 2010 2:30 pm
Event Duration:Approx 2 hrs
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Clay White
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:1
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

In light of my plans to exercise absolutely no willpower at the Thanksgiving table, it's time to put a few calories in the bank, to be redeemed on Thursday.

This trail rolls gently along the Chattahoochee River, then enters the woods.  There are some relatively easy uphill climbs, but I plan to keep a good pace with limited breaks so that we can get a good workout while enjoying the beauty this park offers.  We should complete the hike in approximately 2 hours.  It's quite common to observe deer and other wildlife on this hike.  The distance is approximately 5 miles.

We'll meet in the parking lot at the very end of the entrance road.  Restrooms are available.

There is a $3 parking fee if you don't have an annual pass.  Also note that there are two entrances to the park.  The first is usually gated.  The second entrance, further north on Barnwell Road, is where we will meet.  More detailed directions are provided below.


Required Items to Bring:

$3 parking fee or annual parking pass

Appropriate clothing for weather

Plenty of fluid for adequate hydration

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

A desire to burn some calories.

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:From GA 400, take exit 7a, and head East 4.1 miles through the intersection of Holcomb Bridge and Nesbitt Ferry Road to the junction of Barnwell Road. Turn left on Barnwell Rd, and travel approx 2 miles to Jones Bridge Branch which will be on the right. Turn in and go a little over 1/2 mile to large parking lot at end of road.

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/jonesbridge.htm


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Notes:

There is a $3 parking fee if you don't have an annual pass. 


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